The trend of the Trump dance is gaining momentum in the NFL.
Recently, players such as Brock Bowers of the Raiders, Calvin Ridley from the Titans, and the Lions’ Za’Darius Smith joined in on this new way of celebrating significant plays, all inspired by President-elect Donald Trump.
During a game against Miami, Bowers showcased his skills with 13 receptions for 126 yards and a touchdown, and after scoring on a 23-yard catch-and-run, he celebrated by imitating Trump’s distinctive dance moves.
“I’ve seen everyone do it,” Bowers mentioned after the game, reflecting on the recent UFC fight he watched where Jon Jones was also seen doing the dance.
“I like watching UFC, so when I saw that, I thought it was really cool.”

Interestingly, the Raiders did not include Bowers’ post-game comments in their official video recordings or transcripts, choosing to omit his remarks regarding the dance.
Jon Jones celebrated his own fight victory over Stipe Miocic the previous night with similar Trump-inspired movements, even giving a thumbs-up to Trump, who was watching from ringside at Madison Square Garden.
In a separate game, Ridley partook in the jubilant dance while celebrating a play alongside teammate Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, during the Titans’ game against the Vikings that resulted in a 23-13 loss.
Meanwhile, Smith and teammate Malcolm Rodriguez performed the dance after executing a sack in the fourth quarter during a dominant 52-6 victory for the Lions over the Jaguars.

Notably, Nick Bosa, a standout defensive end for the San Francisco 49ers, faced an $11,255 fine from the NFL for wearing a “Make America Great Again” hat during a post-game interview, which contravened the league’s uniform and equipment regulations.
This incident occurred during NBC’s post-game coverage following the 49ers’ victory against the Dallas Cowboys on October 27, where Bosa appeared in the televised interview alongside quarterback Brock Purdy, showcasing the controversial hat.
In the previous week, Bosa also performed the Trump dance with his teammates after a sack in their match against Tampa Bay.

This dance trend isn’t limited to the NFL; it has resonated within college sports for weeks and even reached across the Atlantic.
Players from the English soccer team Barnsley recently celebrated a goal with a rendition of the Trump dance, further showcasing its growing popularity.